Prioritizing Primary Care Act of 2026

This legislative proposal, titled the "Prioritizing Primary Care Act of 2026," seeks to amend Title XI of the Social Security Act by introducing new requirements related to primary care spending. It mandates that each federal agency overseeing a federal health care program or the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program must submit annual reports to Congress. These reports will detail the total dollar amount and the percentage of federal funds expended or obligated for primary care spending under their respective programs. Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a working group on primary care within one year of the Act's enactment. This group will be tasked with studying and making recommendations on several key areas: how federal health care programs can prioritize primary care spending strategies to increase the accessibility of primary care providers methods to improve the availability and quality of primary care services, especially in rural and medically underserved areas. The working group, comprising members from relevant federal agencies and non-governmental entities, must submit its comprehensive report to Congress within one year of its formation, incorporating input from states and various stakeholders.